K-POP artists, including BTS and SEVENTEEN, make a big impact on Japan's 2023 music charts, with 20% of the top 100 albums.

SEVENTEEN’s Dokyeom enlists in the Army today. Pledis announced his September 8 enlistment in July, asked fans not to visit the training center, and said he will not join group activities after service begins but will continue meeting fans through prepared content and Weverse.

EVAN has made a comeback with stronger music and performance. He released the music video for the title track “Death of Me” from his first mini album, showing him moving through contrasting spaces and performing on stage. The song expresses his determination to move forward without hesitation, and he took part in writing and composing it.

EVAN, formerly of ENHYPEN, held a showcase for his first mini album, DEATH OF ME. He said the album reflects his inner thoughts, hopes, and determination to keep moving forward. He produced all eight tracks, wrote the title song about an unbreakable will, and shared his solo journey.

On the afternoon of the 7th, NewJeans’ Hae-rin attended a Dior event held at AVENUEL in Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul. After resolving her conflict with her agency ADOR and returning to the group, she made her first official public appearance, drawing attention.

On the afternoon of the 7th, EVAN, formerly Heeseung of ENHYPEN, held a release showcase for his first mini album, "DEATH OF ME," at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul. The album expresses a declaration of boldly moving forward while holding the reins of complex emotions.

&TEAM held its first solo dome concert over two days at Belluna Dome in Saitama, celebrating its anniversary with LUNÉ through special performances, games, and surprise events. The group also announced a new 18-city tour and thanked fans after a powerful 29-song show.

At the KIA Tigers vs. KT Wiz game held on the 6th at Gwangju’s KIA Champions Field in the 2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League, Ko Kyung-pyo appeared for the ceremonial first pitch.

ADOR said NewJeans’ 2023 song “Super Shy” has reached 900,048,067 Spotify streams. It is the group’s third track to surpass 900 million, following “OMG” and “Ditto.” The song was a hit on Billboard’s HOT100 and the UK Official Singles Chart, and the group’s total streams are nearing 8 billion.

The Golden Disc Awards will be held again this year. According to the 41st Golden Disc Awards, the ceremony will take place over two days, January 9 and 10, 2027, on a special outdoor stage at VEC (Vietnam Exposition Center) in Hanoi, Vietnam. The awards honor the Korean pop music loved by fans over the past year and are known for special performances and results. The event has previously been held in cities such as Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta, Fukuoka, and Taipei, and will once again connect with fans worldwide with a star-studded lineup.

ENHYPEN has been selected as the official advertising model for Shilla Duty Free, reflecting their strong global influence. They will join online and offline promotions, digital content, and SNS events to strengthen brand communication. Their latest album and hit song are also performing strongly worldwide.